Podcasts about Far North Queensland

Tara Diversi is a woman of many talents.A Sports Dietitian and an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Tara is also an accomplished athlete and marathon swimmer, having completed the English Channel, the Gibraltar Straight, the Rottnest Island swim and the Palm Beach to Manly swim here in Sydney (amongst many others).But the focus of today's conversation is on her most recent, and coldest, challenge - becoming the first Australian woman to complete an Ice Mile. That is swimming one mile (1.6km) in water that is 5 degrees or less. To put that into perspective, ice baths used by athletes to help with recovery generally sit around 14 degrees.So why does a woman who lives in tropical Far North Queensland set a goal to swim a mile in ice water?Let's find out!

Send us a textEpisode 145: Ben CalvertThis week we are joined by Ben Calvert, his second time on the podcast having previously joined us in episode 97 to chat about his success fishing Barra comps in Far North Queensland. This time we are discussing things closer to home, Ben is locked in to work for RecFish SA on their clinics this summer, teaching women and kids how to fish and also running some knot tying sessions. He also gives us a comprehensive guide on how to catch more Mulloway on the Coorong, including tips for using your sounder to find fish and how to modify soft plastics to get better action out of them!We also announce the winner of our competition promoting positivity in fishing, despite the algal bloom. Lisa Jarvis is our lucky winner, taking home a Shimano Ultegra 2500 reel and Izalus 702 Medium-Light Rod, for her photos of a shark her son caught off Victor and the sunset when visiting the Port Broughton Tourist Park. As always we have all the latest SA fishing news including:More potential freshwater fish stocking into a range of new locations. RecFish are working on artificial reef builds off KI and the Fleurieu Peninsula.An update on the Marion Bay boat ramp which has had the walkway removed.Federal Inquiry into the algal bloom with fears around Tuna mortality and fewer Sardines among other species. New SA health advice around the effect of the algae on those with respiratory conditions. Plus, we feature the Hook Eze as our tackle item of the week and have all the latest fishing reports including Spencer Gulf Whiting, South East Garfish and a wrap up of the Australian Salmon Comp on the Eyre Peninsula.

If you follow Tracey on social media, you would have seen stunning photos from her work assignments in Far North Queensland, Jordan, Finland, Sweden, South Africa and Botswana over the past 12 months.Of course, social media is just the highlight reel. It doesn't show the full story.Tracey bravely shares that story (for the first time) in this conversation.Back in 2016, Tracey realised she was experiencing some hearing loss. After 9 months of searching for answers, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “A very good tumour in a very shit place” as she describes it.In this conversation:* how Tracey got into travel journalism and how she discovered mountain biking,* her advice for women who are interested in learning to ride a mountain bike  (simply, don't be put off by the crazy Youtube videos)* what she's learnt from travelling to places such as Jordan, Palestine and Afghanistan  that are portrayed as “dangerous” in the media,* the symptoms that led her to visit her doctor as well as her diagnosis and treatment plan,* why she named her tumour ‘Timmy”, and* how she has used the mindfulness of mountain biking to clear her head.

In this episode I'm chatting with Angelina Mastrippolito, a second-generation Italian immigrant about her new book ‘Le Seconde'. The book details her life growing up in the cane fields of North Queensland in an Italian family. The expectations on women, the strength of her mother and what you can achieve if you are brave enough to take the step. This book is resonated with me, as my husband was born in Italy and migrated in 1952 from Italy to Australia with his parents and baby sister at the age of 4.What I loved about our conversation was learning about Angelina's journey and all she has achieved from those early days. It reminded me again of the courage and strength of women and what we can achieve.Meet AngelinaAngelina Mastrippolito grew up amongst the sugarcane fields of Far North Queensland. Her family lived in the small town of Ingham alongside other Italian migrants – it was in fact known as ‘Little Italy.'​After university, she qualified as an actuary. She was the first actuary from Far North Queensland and when she qualified in 1988, she was one of only around 30 female actuaries in Australia. She worked in the finance Industry while looking after her two children and an accommodation business in the Snowy Mountains.​In a career that spanned over 40 years, she was a trusted advisor to large Australian and multinational companies as well holding senior executive positions, including CEO and COO, in a number of superannuation funds. She is currently a director of the Brave Foundation and on the committee of the Sydney and Inner West U3A and Inner West Speakers.She is also a director of ASEAN, an organisation that aims to build a culturally diverse community in Australia in order to promote cross cultural relations and interfaith tolerance.Angelina's love of writing started in her late fifties, though she has been an avid reader all her life. Le Seconde is her first book.Angelina lives in Sydney's Inner West and is the proud mother of two adult children and two very furry but beloved golden retriever dogs. She took up ballroom dancing in her sixties and in her spare time, you will find her perfecting her Argentine Tango.Le Seconde - Inheriting the UnspokenAvailable in paperback or ebook - HERE You can also watch the interview on YoutubeThanks for reading Women Living Well After 50 with Sue Loncaric! Subscribe for free to receive new posts, podcast episodes and Your Weekly Boost free newsletter. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenlivingwellafter50.substack.com

It's a bold claim, but the palm cockatoo might be the most punk-rock bird of all.The black and scarlet parrot lives in the rainforests and woodlands of Far North Queensland, as well as the Aru Islands and New Guinea.With a wingspan of 1.5 metres, the palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus) is an impressive bird, with a black mohawk and a powerful beak.Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here.https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104Featuring:Dr Christine N Zdenek, ecologist with People for WildlifeProduction:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerJacinta Bowler, ProducerRebecca McLaren, ProducerHamish Camilleri, Sound EngineerPetria Ladgrove, Executive ProducerStream the brand-new series Dr Ann's Secret Lives on ABC iview.

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

For the past 8 weeks CLAPTONE has been rocking his Ibiza residency and if you have serious fomo like I do, the only cure is this 60 mix mix set from the man himself.  And if the mix isnt enough, you can catch CLAPTONE on tour in Aus this November   22 Nov Sydney - Harbour Life [Sold Out] 22 Nov Melbourne – Riva  [Final release] 23 Nov Brisbane – Oasis Boat [90% sold out] 28 Nov Sydney  - Home [2nd release] 29 Nov – Ice Cream Factory Perth   all supporting his latest single "Turn Up The Love".  Ive dropped that into the link above too ICYMI . Please keep me posted if you are giving the mix a run, so we can keep the masked marvel in the loop.  Enjoy, Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

This is the latest in our occasional series, where thanks to Cookie Boy, we do a deep dive into recent property price reductions, and add in my latest survey and property price trend information to go granular into the area. Where have prices been rising, and by how much, and are vendors being greedy? Really … Continue reading "Operation Antispruik: Far North Queensland [July 2025]"

Did you know some of our marine fish are living DOUBLE LIVES? That's right, they want the best of both worlds, saltwater and freshwater. So one minute they're living the dream on a beautiful coral reef, next minute they've decided they need a tree change, and they're swimming up into our rivers. What are they doing there? And importantly – what happens when humans build dams, causeways and other watery traffic jams that block these fish from finishing their migration missions?This week's guest: Sean Georgeson, Fish Ecologist and founder of www.coralition.org  |  www.instagram.com/coralition_orgRing the Fish Doorbell (Livestream where you can open the door for migrating fish): https://visdeurbel.nl/en/ Thumbnail Image: Sean and colleague using electrofishing to capture fish for research purposes in New Zealand. Note: Do not attempt this in crocodile inhabited waters in Far North Queensland!Support the showPROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now! Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action! Australian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas! Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future! Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate Change Greenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef! WWF Australia: Protect Nature Rising Tide: Join your local climate action group! CONTACT US Got questions? Text us on 0437 835 937 or email info@wordonthereef.com Support Word on the Reef on Patreon Follow @WordOnTheReefPodcast on Instagram

Donna Raymond is a catalyst for transformation, known for her visionary leadership, intuitive mentoring and ability to guide ambitious women through deeply transformative journeys in both life and business. In this rich and soulful episode, we journey through the landscapes of permaculture, herbalism, and motherhood—woven together by the deeper rhythms of nature and self-discovery. We discuss her new book 'Maiden to Mother' and reflect on what it means to be a living ancestor and how to create a legacy rooted in service, growth, and community.From crafting your “soul soil” to trusting in life's seasons, Donna explores how healing plants, visionary leadership, and ancestral wisdom guide us toward a more connected, intentional way of living. Donna is an author, mother of four, based in Far North Queensland, Australia and is renowned for her ability to craft powerful transformational experiences, retreats, group programs and bespoke 1:1 mentoring.With over 15 years of experience as a speaker, ceremonialist, creative leadership consultant and intuitive mentor, Donna blends the mystical with the practical, creating deep healing experiences that empower women to step into their roles as visionary leaders. Her unique approach weaves self-mastery with creative expression, allowing women to break through limitations, embrace their wild feminine energy and confidently navigate the initiations and identity shifts during seasons of growth and expansion.CONNECT:W:www.DonnaRaymond.com.au FB: Facebook.com/DonnaRaymondWiseWombman⁠Insta:Instagram.com/_donnaraymond_Watch: YouTube.com@DRaymond*BUY ME A CUPPA*If you liked the episode and want more, a cuppa fuels our work and time, which is given for free. Leave a comment and a few bucks here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/theeldertree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠**THE ELDER TREE TROVE PATREON COMMUNITY**You can join our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and gain a deeper connection to our podcast. Pay only $2 per week to have access to bonus and often exclusive resources and opportunities- plus support the Elder tree at the same time!To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theeldertree.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and donate to the crowdfunding campaign ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.You can also follow The Elder Tree on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up to the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find out more about this podcast and the presenters ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@theeldertree.org⁠⁠The intro and outro song is "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sing for the Earth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" and was kindly donated by Chad Wilkins.  You can find Chad's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ** TONIELLE'S PERSONAL OFFERINGS **Earth Mumma Permaculture. A Place for Earth Carers to Get Skilled in Sustainability. We're here to activate people & places with edible landscapes, regenerative living practices & abundance thinking. Design your life to thrive. Are you ready to connect, nourish & grow?Find her here: linktr.ee/lovingearthmumma

Hey you mob! In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented and inspiring Aunty Elverina Johnson—a proud Gungganji and Gimuy Walubara Yidinji woman from Yarrabah, in Far North Queensland. Aunt Elverina is a true force: a singer, artist, fashion designer, businesswoman, and cultural leader. We yarn about everything from her creative roots growing up in a tin shack by the beach, to turning her artwork into wearable storytelling through her powerful collaboration with Taking Shape—a partnership that’s taken her all the way to Vogue and Sydney Fashion Week! We talk about the importance of backing yourself, building generational wealth, and creating your own path—whether that’s through art, business, or community. Aunt Elverina shares how she’s been able to grow her cultural tourism business, Paperbark Arts, on her own property in Yarrabah, bringing together art, events, workshops, and more with the support of her family. This is a powerful episode about creativity, culture, resilience, and self-determination. I’m so proud to share this yarn with you—it's one I know will fill your cup like it did mine. Resources & Links Paperbark Arts & Cultural Tours (Elverina’s business):https://paperbarkarts.com.au Taking Shape x Elverina Johnson collaboration (fashion label):https://takingshape.com/AU/style-stories/elverina-johnson-third.html First Nations Fashion + Design (FNAFAD):https://firstnationsfashiondesign.com Yarrabah Arts & Cultural Precinct:https://www.yarrabah-arts-centre.com.au/ Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.au Follow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe’ on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow’ on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you’d like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

Canadian house don HATIRIS is on the up.  His latest single Hypnotized has been getting a proper spanking lately with support from Mau P, Solomun, Sofu Tukker, Ariel Free, TCTS, Tony Romera, James Hype, Dombresky, TSHA. Currently its #28 on Beatports Top 100 chart and #11 on Beatport Tech House Chart. Direct from the decks, HATIRIS, now delivers 60 mins of jackin house vibes across his guest mix. Quality right here.  Ant ✌️:: Global PR Pool :: 0418 580 265

UPDATE – TRUMP'S ATTEMPT TO GET A FRIENDLY JUDGE IN A CONSERVATIVE JURISDICTION HAS FAILED MISERABLY AND HE GOT A GAY OBAMA APPOINTEE LOLhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/obama-judge-gets-trump-lawsuit-over-spicy-epstein-letter/They will probably use this as an excuse to withdraw the lawsuit which they would not only lose but be irreparably humiliated by the discovery process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------This week we have a classic news episode which opens with a bit about Epstein. It's talk of the town but our take is the best one of course.We remind listeners gleefully that Raina Cruise's suspended sentence was overturned and replaced with a custodial one. She seems like a real nice lady. Probably redpilling the prison as we speak.We also look at Damien Richardson's Nazi salute and his defence lawyer who thinks that the solution to his legal woes lies in a protractor and some measuring tape.And in SovCits we look at Warren Tredrea - former AFL great turned cooker who recently tried to pay a costs order to Nine in the form of a promissory note. Sadly, he could not find the gold coins to pay it so it's been written off. This is because something something the federal acts. Just look it up bro do your research.And last but NOT LEAST is Zippy Babet who is having a very tough time wrapping his head around the Epstein files - or lack thereof. He also has fallen in love with Far North Queensland but sadly he wants to ban himself from going there.I hope he goes there and stays there. On behalf of the fine folks in Melbourne who have way too many bloody cookers in their midst.PS - We were going to do the ANR Free Speech Summit, Timeshare Presentation and Independent Media Awards this episode but it's blown out to be a bit long. So that will probably get its own episode. Oh Jamie. You're such a funny lad. The story is still developing as well, since people have suddenly learned that putting his name into google has a lot of results. Several of them bad. Some of them are glowing reports of his honesty and brilliance but he clearly paid for them.Enjoy!PS - the CRP10 discount code still works at cbco.beer and their IPA is still one of the best in the country - their NEIPA is still great - they have hectic competitions on and generally they're a good bunch. Buy their beer.

William Yang is one of Australia's most vital storytellers. For over five decades, he's documented queer life in Sydney -- its parades, parties, politics, and people -- through photography, performance, and prose. Born in 1943 in Far North Queensland, William came out as gay in the early 1970s during the wave of gay liberation, and later came out again -- this time as Chinese -- after reconnecting with his heritage through Taoism and travel. His landmark exhibitions and live slide shows, like Sydneyphiles, Sadness, and Friends of Dorothy, have cemented his place as a queer cultural archivist.I've wanted to interview William since beginning Tracks of Our Queers, and have  to thank Benjamin Law for connecting us. This is a special episode, recorded in-person at Forbes Street Studios in Sydney, and William shares five songs that resonate with him, and his life as a queer person.The other bits:Tracks of Our Queers is recorded and edited between Gadigal and Ngarigo land in Australia, by me, Andy GottListen to all of the music discussed in the pod with the Selections from Tracks of Our Queers playlistYou can email me your own queer tracks or guest recommendations at tracksofourqueers@gmail.comOur beautiful artwork is illustrated by Luke Tribe.Support the showI'd love to hear about your queer tracks. Send me a voice note of a song, album, or artist that has resonated with your life, and I'll include it in an upcoming episode. You can email me your voicenote at tracksofourqueers@gmail.com. Help keep Tracks of Our Queers ad-free by shouting me a coffee right here. Thank you for your support.